EVANIIDAE at Corinda, QLD

1 Hatchet wasp at Corinda, QLD

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Identification history

	EVANIIDAE	9 Jan 2021	KimPullen
	Unidentified	3 Jan 2021	TRBro

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We saw an unusual insect in our house just prior to Christmas. It looked like some kind of wasp (or potentially a fly) but had a very unusually small abdomen, compared to the rest of its body. The abdomen twitched up and down while the insect was stationary. It had bright green eyes and long rear legs. I've never seen an insect like this before and am curious if anyone can help identify it. I released it outside and didn't keep it. Thanks.

2 comments

Kyliegw wrote:

4 Jan 2021

wow. It looks a bit like a dupe wasp but I've never seen a black one before!

TRBro wrote:

4 Jan 2021

I don’t think it was a Dupe Wasp as it didn’t have a stinger.

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Location information

Coordinates 152.982819 -27.541800
Altitude 19.1m
Places Corinda, QLD

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
24 Dec 2020 01:59 PM Recorded on
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